TDK has introduced tube magazines for several ring core chokes series as an alternative packaging to blister tray in a card box. Tube magazines provide a reliable, efficient and automated way to handle and supply components in a production line, crucial for maintaining high throughput and quality in manufacturing processes.
Components in a tube magazine are typically aligned in a consistent orientation. This makes it easier for the automated pick-and-place machinery to identify and handle each component correctly, reducing the likelihood of errors during placement.
Keeping components in a tube magazine protects them from physical damage that could occur during manual handling. Many automated pick-and-place machines are designed to work seamlessly with tube magazines, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. The standardized design of tube magazines allows for quick setup and changeover between different production runs.
Applications for ring core chokes include suppression of common-mode interferences, switch- mode power supplies and power inverters.